Klover
A modern name inspired by the Dutch word for clover, symbolizing good luck.
Name Census estimates that about 553 living Americans carry the first name Klover. It is a predominantly female name (97.7% of registrations). The average person named Klover today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Klover births was 2024 (122 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Klover. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
553
~ 1 in 619,809 Americans
Peak year
2024
122 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2024 SSA rank
#1,765
Tracked since 2002
Gender
Gender distribution for Klover
Klover leans heavily female at 97.7% of total registrations, but 13 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Klover as a male name
- Ranked #9,449 in 2024
- 8 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2024 (8 births)
Klover as a female name
- Ranked #1,765 in 2024
- 114 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2024 (114 births)
Popularity
Klover: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Klover from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 384 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Klover by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Klover during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Klovers live
The SSA's state-level files cover 9 states and territories. Texas, Tennessee, Georgia recorded the most babies named Klover, while Mississippi, Maryland, Missouri recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 16 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Klover
The name Klover has its origins in the Old Norse language, which was spoken by the ancient Scandinavian peoples from around the 8th to the 13th century. It is derived from the Old Norse word "klaufr," which means "clover." This plant was considered a symbol of good luck and prosperity in Norse mythology.
In the Viking era, Klover was likely used as a nickname or descriptive name for someone associated with the clover plant or its symbolism. The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in ancient Norse sagas and chronicles from the 9th and 10th centuries.
One notable historical figure with the name Klover was a Viking chieftain from the late 9th century, known as Klover the Fearless. He was renowned for his bravery in battle and his unwavering leadership. Records indicate that he led his clan to victory in several skirmishes against rival tribes in what is now modern-day Norway.
Another notable bearer of the name was Klover Eriksson, a 12th-century Norse explorer who was part of the expeditions that discovered and settled Greenland. He is mentioned in the Icelandic Sagas as a skilled navigator and adventurer.
In the realm of Norse mythology, there is a character named Klover, who was a minor deity associated with the protection of crops and fertility. Though not a central figure, his name appears in some of the ancient Norse legends and poems, such as the Poetic Edda.
As the Old Norse language evolved and spread, the name Klover also found its way into other Germanic languages. In the Middle Ages, there are records of individuals named Klover in regions of present-day Germany and the Netherlands.
One such individual was Klover van Amstel, a Dutch merchant and trader from the 14th century, who established trade routes between the Netherlands and the Baltic region. His name is documented in historical records from the city of Amsterdam.
Over the centuries, the name Klover has maintained a presence, albeit a relatively rare one, in various cultures and regions influenced by the Norse and Germanic linguistic traditions.
People
Klover + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Klover as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Klover: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Klover?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 553 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Klover going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 619,809 US residents.
Is Klover a common name?
We classify Klover as "Very Rare". It ranks above 85.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 557 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Klover most popular?
The single biggest year for Klover was 2024, when 122 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Klover is about 6 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Klover in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Klover a female name?
Yes, 97.7% of people registered as Klover in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Klover still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Klover in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Klover can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Klover?
Want to know how many people have the name Klover? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.